Chocolate-Hazelnut Panini

Jun 25, 2007

S'mores may be s'marvelous, but these sweet panini are out of this world. Fill ciabatta with nut butter and the best eating chocolate you can find, and grill until it melts into a swoon-inducing balance of crunchy and smooth. Heighten the flavors with a dash of Maldon salt, then crown the dreamy concoction with a toasted marshmallow.

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Ingredients

Yields:
1

Cal/Serv:
247

1
loaf ciabatta

1/2 c.
hazelnut or almond butter

2 tbsp.
honey

1/4 tsp.
Salt

tsp.
ground cloves

1
bar bittersweet chocolate

2 tbsp.
butter

Directions

Total Time:
0:14

Cut the ciabatta into 5- by 3-inch rectangles and split horizontally.

Stir the hazelnut butter, honey, salt, and cloves together and spread about 1 tablespoon onto each of 4 of the bread rectangles.

Layer with the chocolate and top with remaining bread. Brush with butter and grill in a press until the chocolate melts.

Cut into small triangles and sprinkle each with sea salt to serve.

Tips & Techniques

Substitute chocolate-hazelnut spread for the nut butter, honey, and chocolate.

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